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Glowing Dye may Aid in Eliminating Cancer

Used in dogs with mammary cancer, a model for human breast cancer, the technique was capable of illuminating both the primary tumor as well as lymph nodes where the disease had spread. (Image: Penn Vet)

“Clean margins” are a goal of cancer excision surgery. If even a small piece of cancerous tissue is left behind, it increases the likelihood of a local recurrence and spread of the disease, possibly reducing overall survival time. With an innovative approach to cancer surgery, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are investigating a technique to help surgeons clearly see whether they’ve left any diseased tissue behind...

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